Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill

SB 244: Criminal Proceedings; the award of reasonable attorney's fees and costs in a criminal case to the defendant upon such defendant making a successful motion to disqualify the prosecuting attorney for misconduct in connection with the case; provide

Enacted Last action July 1, 2025: Effective Date

Plain-language summary

SB 244 is a bill introduced in the Georgia Senate on February 24, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Criminal Proceedings; the award of reasonable attorney's fees and costs in a criminal case to the defendant upon such defendant making a successful motion to disqualify the prosecuting attorney for misconduct in connection with the case; provide. Primary sponsor: Brandon Beach, John Albers (Republican), Carden Summers (Republican), Randy Robertson (Republican), Blake Tillery (Republican), Ed Setzler (Republican), Lee Anderson (Republican), Mike Hodges (Republican), Greg Dolezal (Republican), Chuck Payne (Republican), Drew Echols (Republican), Marty Harbin (Republican), Brian Strickland (Republican), Russ Goodman (Republican), Bo Hatchett (Republican). Most recent recorded action (July 1, 2025): Effective Date.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Brandon Beach; John Albers (Republican); Carden Summers (Republican); Randy Robertson (Republican); and 11 more.